Innovation in Focus
Innovation in Focus is a series exploring new tech, tools and methods of storytelling for journalism. We interview experts, test ideas and provide our findings with templates, guidance and how-tos so you can implement the same innovations in your newsroom.
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Whether you’re a one-man band or a large metro, this series will help you take the next step in innovative journalism.
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Live to Animation: Tips and Tools
We piloted a few easy-to-use animation tools and suggest five best practices for working with animations in the newsroom
Live to Animation: Q&A with Michael Schiller
Michael Schiller, Creative Director of Reveal, shared insight on benefits and best practices for animated storytelling in journalism
Live to Animation: Kenton Gewecke on Missouri snowfall
Watch an animated Kenton Gewecke, of Live Doppler 8 Weather, share weather facts on snowfall for Columbia, Missouri.
3D AR Modeling: Tips and tricks for creation and utilization
Five tips to get you started in 3D AR modeling
3D AR Modeling: Q&A with Ray Soto of USA Today
Raymond Soto, Director of Emerging Technology at the USA Today network, shares his insight with us
3D AR Modeling: Experience the old Academic Hall at Mizzou
Experience MU’s Academic Hall from the 1800s in 3D Augmented Reality
Systems Mapping for Storytelling: Not everything is a linear flowchart
Alex Vipond shares systems map thinking and how the tool can be used in newsrooms for journalism
Systems Mapping for Storytelling: Tips for using Kumu
Our top five tips for using Kumu for systems mapping storytelling
Systems Mapping for Storytelling: Kansas City Breweries
Three Kansas City Breweries share their ingredients, machinery and passion for the brewery process
Gimbals: Tips and tools
Overview of the three of the most popular iPhone gimbals on the market: The DJI Osmo Mobile 2, the Zhiyun Smooth 4 and the Freefly Movi Cinema Robot